your body & sex Archives - Fact Not Fiction

Myths

factnotfiction — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:12:58 +0000

Have you heard any of these? None are true – ALL MYTHS!

The post Myths appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.

“I am 17 years old and have had the same sex partner for a year and lately there has been a burning feeling in my vagina when I have sex? Any idea what it is or could be?”

factnotfiction — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:47:00 +0000

Anytime you have changes in your body that are causing pain or discomfort, you need to see your health care provider. This may be something as simple as a yeast or bacterial infection or a more serious sexually transmitted infection. Once you have more information on why you are experiencing this burning, you then need to have a discussion with your provider on how to protect yourself and your partner. Check out our Health Center locator to find a clinic near you that will provide low cost, confidential services.

The post “I am 17 years old and have had the same sex partner for a year and lately there has been a burning feeling in my vagina when I have sex? Any idea what it is or could be?” appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.

“Can you get pregnant from swallowing sperm?”

factnotfiction — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:46:00 +0000

No, you cannot get pregnant from swallowing sperm. Remember, though, if your sex partner has one of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs), you can get them from oral sex – like herpes, HPV (human papilloma virus), hepatitis B and HIV. Even though we think of these as infections spread by vaginal or anal intercourse, you may also become infected if exposed by oral sex. Best practice – know your partner, make sure he has tested negative for all STIs (never hurts to see his lab results – before you have any kind of relations!), and use a condom every time, even with oral sex.

The post “Can you get pregnant from swallowing sperm?” appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.

“Is it normal for women to have a vaginal discharge?”

factnotfiction — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:34:26 +0000

It is normal for women to have a vaginal discharge. This is your body’s way of keeping the body clean and free from infection. Many women believe that they need to douche to get rid of the discharge, but that may actually lead to a yeast or bacterial infection. If a woman notices any itching or burning with the discharge, or if the smell changes, this might be a sign of an infection that needs to be treated with medication. Your health care provider can test the discharge and if there is an infection, the correct medication can be prescribed.

The post “Is it normal for women to have a vaginal discharge?” appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.

Is oral sex, sex?

factnotfiction — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:16:16 +0000

“Some of my friends think that oral sex constitutes as ‘sex’ in a relationship, but I’m not so sure. What do you think?”

It really depends on who you ask. Some people think oral sex is more intimate than intercourse because your mouth is in contact with someone’s genitals (penis or vagina). Other people think intercourse (penis-vagina sex) is much more intimate because the guy is penetrating the female’s body. Some people consider intercourse as the only ësex’ because it’s the only sex act that can result in pregnancy. On the other hand, some people ask: Why call it oral sex if you don’t consider it sex?

It’s okay to be confused. This conversation has been going on for decades. Most importantly, make sure you’re comfortable with any sexual activities you’re doing, and call it what you like.

The post Is oral sex, sex? appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.